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Irish Music Essays | Comprehensive Resource for Leaving Cert Q5 Prepare your students for success in the Leaving Cert Music Exam with this essential collection of Irish Music Essays! Specifically designed to address Question 5, this resource provides expertly crafted, in-depth essays covering all major topics in Irish music, from céilí bands to Seán Ó Riada and the harping tradition. What’s Inside: Checklist: Where students can keep note of what essays have been covered and revised 12 Key Topics: Including Denis Hempson, Edward Bunting, Irish Dance Music, Fusion of Irish Music, and more. Detailed Section to create study summaries: a section for students to summarise key words and key points from each essay Notes Section: for students to take note of important key words  Structured for Success: Each essay is clearly organized to reflect exam requirements, helping students craft strong, well-informed answers. This resource is ideal for teachers looking to provide their students with comprehensive, reliable, and exam-focused material. Empower your students to excel in their understanding of Irish music and maximize their potential on exam day with these expertly curated essays. (resource is 26 pages in total) Like this resource? Find more at my store: /teaching-resources/shop/s_ocallag7

The Beatles Study Booklet | Leaving Cert Music Set B Prepare your students to excel in the Leaving Cert Music exam with this comprehensive study guide dedicated to The Beatles. Designed specifically for Set B, this resource provides in-depth analysis and practical tools to help students master every aspect of the prescribed pieces. What’s Inside the (14 page) booklet: Comparison Grid: Four pages of comparison and contrast of sections for students to identify and fill in. Visual Aids: A key words poster mind map, perfect for classroom walls or personal study notebooks. Essential Terms: A complete list of key words featured in each piece. Descriptive Tools: Guides on describing textures, recording techniques, vocals, and accompaniment features. Word Painting Examples: Explore how The Beatles use music to illustrate lyrics. Harmonic Analysis: Insights into cadences, textures…etc Instrumentation Breakdown: A detailed look at the instruments used in each piece. Study Tips: Practical advice on how to approach and study the material effectively. Notes section: For any added notes for revision This study guide is the ultimate resource for teachers and students aiming to understand and analyse The Beatles’ works with confidence. Ideal for classroom use or independent revision, it ensures thorough preparation for the exam while fostering a deeper appreciation for one of music’s most iconic bands. Shop more resources here: /teaching-resources/shop/s_ocallag7

Leaving Cert Music Study Aid – Marche au Supplice (Movement IV) by Berlioz This comprehensive and student-friendly guide is designed to support Leaving Cert music students in mastering Marche au Supplice (Movement IV of Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique). Whether revising at home or need structure in class, this resource breaks down complex content into clear, exam-focused sections. What’s Inside: Section-by-Section list – Introduction, Exposition, Transition, Development, and Coda with bar numbers and key areas. Theme Analysis – In-depth look at the Descending and March themes - covering each time the themes are heard Instrumentation Guide – Full orchestral listing  Key Words: A list of key words for this movement  How do I study this movement?: A guide to help students study MOV IV Perfect for: Leaving Cert students (Higher and Ordinary Level) Music teachers seeking clear classroom resources An aid to use along side student books/notes Thank you for supporting my online store. To find more resources click here: /teaching-resources/shop/s_ocallag7 #teachingresources #musicresources #leavingcertmusic #setb

Help your students feel confident in music theory with this engaging, student-friendly digital revision resource! Ideal for any student involved in music, this booklet contains the the basics, allowing students to have independent study, classroom revision, and exam preparation. What’s Inside: Clear explanations of core music theory concepts Diagrams and summaries of treble and bass clef reading Detailed breakdown of note values and rest symbols Overview of the Elements of Music with vocabulary and definitions Full page on instruments of the orchestra, grouped by family Notes on musical genres: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Classical Key terminology for texture, form, tempo, dynamics, and timbre Listening guidance: how to describe and compare music Self-assessment space: “What I’m confident with / need to work on” Why it is useful: Great for classroom and homework use (use for classroom posters or as a student friendly booklet) Easy-to-read layouts for all learning levels Encourages active listening and musical literacy Ready-to-print PDF format or use digitally (8 pages in total) I hope you find this helpful for your students. If you would like to see more resources look for /teaching-resources/shop/s_ocallag7 #music #musiceducation #musiclessons #musictheory

JS. Bach Cantata BWV 78: Jesu der du Meine Seele (Movement 1) | Theme Analysis Study Aid (Leaving Cert Music Set A) Empower your students to analyze and appreciate the intricate themes of Movement 1 from Bach’s Jesu der du Meine Seele (BWV 78) with this expertly crafted study aid. Perfectly tailored for Leaving Cert music students, this resource focuses on key themes, including the chorale melody, joy theme, ritornello, and ground bass, providing visual insights. What’s Inside: Key Features of Each Theme colour coded: Students can see where prominent features of each theme are in the dictated versions of the themes. Audio: An audio accompaniment is also provided for listening to each theme dictated separately Exam-Focused Content: Highlights essential points to address specific Leaving Cert music exam requirements. Clear and Accessible Layout: Clear layout of each theme. This will help with dictation of the each theme as well as understanding how they sound in the piece This resource includes a detailed and colour coded (2 page) analysis of the themes used in movement 1, and also audio files of each theme to help students recognise. Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

**Renaissance Music Lesson ** Bring your students back in time to the Renaissance! This presentation is in PDF format and includes two lessons. This outlines a brief history about the renaissance and goes through the type of music during this time. Youtube links to resources found about each instrument and music included in this lesson also. Lesson 1 includes: Brief history Instruments Features Singing exercise (polyphonic feature of renaissance ) Lesson 2 Recap previous lesson Listening activity Musical Bingo (the bingo cards are not included. for this you need to pick key words you find suitable for your class and to create the game from there. This can be done by writing 8-10 words on the board and asking students to write any 6 into their copy. You can then pull each word out of a hat and which ever student has all keywords first wins.) I would appreciate any feedback and a 5 star rating if you enjoy the product! Thank you for choosing to shop in my online store! Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

**My Music Playlist Worksheet ** This resource is a fun way for students to share their favourite songs. This resource lets students make a playlist of 4 songs. Once they finish their playlist, there is a space for them to draw the cover art of their favourite song. This is a great way for students to ease into their music classes, with a chance to have fun and show the teachers what music they like! @ocmusicfiles on instagram Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

Music Technology Processing FX Definitions Sheet - Ideal for Junior Cycle & Leaving Cert Music This comprehensive resource is designed to support students in understanding key music production concepts. Aimed primarily at the Junior Cycle Music curriculum, it also serves as a helpful tool for those studying Queen’s (Set A) or The Beatles (Set B) for the Leaving Cert. The sheet clearly explains essential music technology terms, including: Compression Panning Reverb. Echo & Delay Distortion Perfect as a student handout or revision aid, this sheet simplifies complex concepts, helping learners grasp how these tools shape modern music production. It’s an invaluable resource for any music class or individual study. Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

**Beatles (Set B) Music Resource Worksheet | Leaving Cert Study Aid ** Master the form and structure of key Beatles songs with this comprehensive resource worksheet, designed specifically for the Set B music section of the Leaving Cert course! This worksheet focuses on the form of three classic tracks: Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, She’s Leaving Home, and When I’m Sixty-Four. Each song is broken down into clearly defined sections with a vibrant, color-coded layout guide to help students visualize and understand the structure of each piece. Included is a follow-up worksheet to test students’ knowledge, making it perfect for reinforcing learning and ensuring a deep understanding of the form of these iconic songs. Ideal for both classroom use and independent study, this resource is a must-have for students aiming for top marks in their music exams! Find more resources in my shop here: https://lessonplans.ie/author/smusic/

This is a booklet with helpful study tips for students. It highlights the different learning styles and helps students create a study schedule Page 1: Study Tips Page 2 and 3: What type of learner are you? and how you can study to best suit your style of learning Page 4: Time Management Page 5: Template timetable for studying I would greatly appreciate any feedback and a 5 star rating if you enjoy the product! Thank you for choosing to shop in my online store!

This is a worksheet aimed at looking at how music plays a role in film/tv. Music has the power to change how a viewer perceives a movie, therefore students can have some fun with the short film ‘Piper’ (which can be found on Disney+). Youtube also has great music to use alongside changing the mood of music, or students can pick a song to change the mood. Simply mute the ‘Piper’ video and play a different song in the background. This worksheet includes questions about: The role music has on mood in films How changing the music in a film can change the story Section to create a graphic score

**Film Music - Looking at music and mood in movie trailers ** Trailer Film Music Activity This activity works on looking at how music can change the mood of a trailer. Students love to watch scenes from their favourite films, so this is a great activity for working with film music. This resource includes: Teacher guide to using this activity  3 sections to work on 3 different trailers Each sheet includes questions to keep students on task and to analyse the music Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

MUSIC JINGLES WORKSHEET This sheet is aimed at Junior Cycle music under the learning outcome: “Create a musical statement (such as a rap or an advertising jingle) about a topical issue or current event and share with others the statements’ purpose and development” However, can be useful for any music class to boost creativity. Included in this resource: Jingle Planner (brand, slogans, product) A section for songwriting and chords I would greatly appreciate any feedback and a 5 star rating if you enjoy the product! Thank you for choosing to shop in my online store! Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

**Music Note Values A4 Poster/Flashcard (Junior Cycle/Leaving Cert/GCSE Music) ** There are posters of the following explaining: Semibreve Note Semibreve Rest Minim Note Minim Rest Crotchet Note Crotchet Rest  Quaver Note  Quaver Rest  Semiquaver Note Semiquaver Rest Bonus Resource There are also seven A4 clapping exercise posters included (14 pages altogether as they include): Clapping without aid (7 pages) Clapping with count aid (7 pages) Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

Comprehensive Study Notes on Key Musical Eras – Perfect for Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate Students! This resource offers detailed study notes and class handouts covering the essential musical eras: Baroque Classical Romantic Contemporary (20th Century) Each A4 sheet breaks down the distinctive musical features of each era in easy-to-read bullet points, making complex concepts accessible for students. You’ll also find: Three key composers from each era, with examples of their works A breakdown of specific features in the music that align with each era’s characteristics These sheets are ideal for helping students become familiar with earlier music genres while honing their ability to identify era-specific elements in the pieces they study. Perfect for both Junior Cycle and Leaving Certificate music courses! (Preview available in the cover image) *Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7 *

***Peter and the Wolf | Music Worksheet * This educational resource offers an in-depth exploration of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, a beloved musical symphony for children. Designed for music students and educators, the guide includes thoughtful activities and analysis prompts that enhance the understanding of how Prokofiev uses orchestration to tell a story. Learners will discover how different instruments represent characters through melody, rhythm, and timbre, with specific sections analyzing contrasts like Peter’s theme (played by strings) and the Wolf’s theme (French horns). The resource also includes questions on the bird’s flute theme transformation and timbral contrasts that enhance narrative storytelling, making it ideal for classroom discussions or individual study. This guide is perfect for anyone wanting to explore the connection between music and narrative in classical works and would be valuable in educational settings focused on music appreciation, composition, or performance analysis. (music not included, I often use the David Bowie Narrated version on youtube for students) Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

Music Quiz | Fun & Engaging Learning Tool Challenge and enhance student knowledge with this versatile Music Quiz! Designed for music students and teachers alike, this quiz offers a dynamic way to reinforce key music theory concepts while keeping learning engaging and interactive. Key Features: Round 1: Key Signatures – Understand sharps, flats, and their symbols. Round 2: Note Values – Explore note types and their beats. Round 3: Note Names – Practice identifying notes on the treble and bass clefs. Round 4: Tempo & Dynamics – Decode terms like Andante, Crescendo, and Presto. Round 5: Time Signatures – Analyze rhythms for accuracy and correctness. Round 6: Music Symbols – Learn the meaning and use of essential music symbols. Bonus: Reflection Section – Review and identify areas of strength and improvement, perfect for ongoing learning and exam preparation. Whether you’re preparing for exams, leading a class, or simply testing your knowledge, this quiz provides an effective and enjoyable way to engage with core music theory concepts. Turn theory practice into a fun challenge with this indispensable music resource! ( This resource includes both a powerpoint and pdf version of the resource, as some computers change the view of presentations. ) Like this resource? Find more at my store /teaching-resources/shop/s_ocallag7

This is a blank music stave with two pages, one is your standard single line stave and the second page is for bass and treble cleff. This is a suitable resource for taster music classes or if a student forgets their manuscript copy. Enjoy! Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

**The Elements of Music - FREE Infographic ** This is a free printout for the elements of music. Great for students to stick to the inside/back cover of their copies for easy access Please make sure to give feedback and a rating if you are happy with this product! Thank you very much! Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7

**Music Listening Grid - Worksheet ** To help students with their aural skills, I have made a worksheet for students to focus on four elements. Texture, dynamics, tempo, and instruments. I use this grid system for students to help them focus and listen to music outside of a question or exam paper. This is suitable for any music class: Junior Cycle, Leaving Cert and general music appreciation Please make sure to give feedback and a rating if you are happy with this product! Thank you very much! Find more resources in my shop here: /teaching-resources/shop/socallag7